The Sam Davis Home is excited to welcome visitors to the third annual Quilt Show set for Sept. 15-18 featuring new, vintage, and antique quilts from the local community as well as neighboring counties.

The Sam Davis Home Quilt Show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 15-17. Due to the success of this event in previous years, the historic site will open its doors for an additional day on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost of admission per person is $8 per day; however, pre-sale tickets of $6 per day are available before the Quilt Show opens and can by purchased directly from the Sam Davis Home by calling 615-459-2341 or emailing director@samdavishome.org.

Quilts will be draped and hung throughout four different buildings, including the historic Sam Davis Home and the modern museum, offering visitors a change of scenery as they travel throughout the show. No matter its age or condition, a quilt tells a story through its design, material, and maker. This show gives visitors an opportunity to see stories unfold before them and explore the history and lives of individuals and families throughout the past 150 years. Although quilts are the primary art form, fiber and needle arts will also be on display during this four day exhibit.

In addition to community members presenting their quilts during this event, the Carter House Quilt Collection will be displayed throughout the museum. This is an exciting addition to this year’s show as the collection, presented by The Battle of Franklin Trust, has never before been available for public viewing.

A Certified Quilt Appraiser will be available for appointments, but sign up quickly as the appointment times fill up at a rapid rate. A live band featuring 19th century music will wile away an afternoon for those who wish to spend part of the day outside relaxing in the rocking chairs along the veranda. A catered lunch by Breaking Bread, a local meat and three restaurant, will be available along the banks of Stewarts Creek for selected hours during the days of the event. On Sunday afternoon, a vintage quilt care demonstration will be offered for all those who wish to see how to properly fold, store, and maintain the beauty of such creative pieces of art.

As the interest in this year’s Quilt Show sweeps across the nation, we encourage everyone in the community to enter their own quilts in this annual event. Many quilts are needed for this incredible show to be an even bigger success than last year and we would be honored to feature your quilt treasures! Consider entering your own creation, a family treasure, a garage sale find, or the quilt at the foot of your bed!

For more information on the Quilt Show or to inquire about becoming a volunteer for this event, call 615-459-2341. The Sam Davis Home is located at 1399 Sam Davis Road in Smyrna.